ART of Canyoneering

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Topics covered in the workshop:

canyon topography and rating systems review
advanced knots and hitches for rope, cord and webbing
efficient movement, climbing and stemming
efficient rope deployment
single-point and multi-point anchors
appropriate use of friction and sequencing for marginal anchors
single-rope and twin-rope rigging systems
importance and proper use of contingency rigging
static and dynamic courtesy rigging
guided rappels and redirects
specialized rappelling and belaying techniques
ascending and transitions
tandem and simul rappels
pothole escape techniques
problem-solving strategies
tips and tricks from Rich's 40+ years canyoneering

Testimonials

“I wanted to thank you again for the course on technical canyoneering last weekend. It truly was a great course and I am very glad I took it. I learned so much that I think I went into information-overload. So I tried to focus on the main principles you…

“Learning canyoneering from Rich is like learning religion from the Pope.”

Briget Eastep - SUU

“This was a great opportunity for me to get exposure to a myriad of new techniques for use in future canyoneering exploits. The experience and perspective of the instructors added another dimension and contributed greatly to the value of the course.”

“Every canyoneering guide in the U.S. – and the overwhelming majority of recreational canyoneers – have learned from or have learned from someone who learned from Rich Carlson.”

“I learned more ropework in 6 days with Rich than I learned in 25 years of climbing. Thank you for introducing me to the world of canyoneering.”

Tom Jones